Judge Alesha Dixon has also spoken about the controversy and admitted that the dog switch 'could have been made a bit clearer' to the public.

Alesha also spoke about the controversy at Tuesday night's Glamour Women Of The Year Awards

Speaking at the Glamour Women Of The Year Awards, she said: “During the semi-finals, we saw more than one dog, so when it came to the final night and there was more than one dog, I wasn't personally surprised.

“It probably could have been made a bit clearer, but I think the public made the right choice.

“Jules is an incredible, worthy winner. The whole series has been so much fun from start to finish, and I think one of the biggest shows on TV, you could argue.

“We're all happy, and I think the majority of the public are happy.”

Yesterday, Jules said she was ‘disappointed’ that some viewers believed she had deliberately misled them by using a dog double.

She said: “I was disappointed when people said I allegedly hid Chase and I was trying to make it like Chase was Matisse. That's not so.

“I introduced Chase in the semi-final, and I said Chase is Matisse's best mate. Why put the pressure on the dog when I already have another dog who can perform it on television?”